Advice wanted from Nats racers please....

[Tony.OK]

Ok I'm really wanting to have a crack at these Nats, if only just once.
I'm liking the look of the proposed new Privateers Cup SBK class as it seems to be a great entry level for an expensive class.
Am not racing through winter to try and get enough dosh to upgrade to the new 1000rr as my susp and hopefully wheels will transfer straight over.

What I'd like to hear from you guys that have done it are a few/many of the costs involved.

Being a norf islander the travel and 3 1/2 weeks of being down south will cost how much? Practise days, race fee's etc.

At this stage I'd prob be going it alone so is that possible?

Do people group together to save on accomodation etc?

Tyres would be a big cost I know, am assuming I can get away with 1 rear per race day, and hopefully it'll be good enough for a test/track learning day as well.

Are people willing to share pit sheds during the Nats, or are they more team only focused during the series?

Am I wrong thinking to even do it on the cheap I'd be looking at around 20k for the whole Nationals? I'm prepared to dig a fairly large hole just to say I've had a go. Otherwise I'd always wonder if I could've done any good.

Hopefully I'll get somewhere with this elusive sponsorship thing along the way there

Can I ask for serious replies please.....................oh wait nearly forgot where I was.............KB

[CHOPPA]

It can be done on the cheap! Dave Manuel did it last year on an absolute shoe string and did real well, he would have done better if not for a luge accident...

Have a chat to me next time you see me ill give you a full break down cause i kept every reciept

[slowpoke]

Good luck with it mate, I reckon it would be a great adventure if you can swing it.

I'm hoping to do a round or two in Clubman's down South next year, just to experience the tracks, but no doubt work will put the kibosh on doing the whole lot.

[Grey Beard]

It is great to see another rider looking at doing the Nationals,

But before you commit to anything, check there is a Nationals to attend.

With Paul Stewart and the rest of the NZSBK team pulling out, there will probably be no Series as such. Without Paul, the Sponsors will go. So although the Clubs will probably run the meetings, there will be NO TV etc.

It is looking like Road Racing is about to go backwards by five or ten years.

Ask someone who was there back then, like Trevor Heaphy or Paul Pavletich.

Why you are at it, you might like to asked them WHY this has Happened

[Tony.OK]

It can be done on the cheap! Dave Manuel did it last year on an absolute shoe string and did real well, he would have done better if not for a luge accident...

Have a chat to me next time you see me ill give you a full break down cause i kept every reciept

Cheers bro, will hopefully get to a meeting to harass ya during winter.

Good luck with it mate, I reckon it would be a great adventure if you can swing it.

I'm hoping to do a round or two in Clubman's down South next year, just to experience the tracks, but no doubt work will put the kibosh on doing the whole lot.

Cmon mate, lets do it...............I'll buy the new tyres and you can buy them used off me

It is great to see another rider looking at doing the Nationals,

But before you commit to anything, check there is a Nationals to attend.

With Paul Stewart and the rest of the NZSBK team pulling out, there will probably be no Series as such. Without Paul, the Sponsors will go. So although the Clubs will probably run the meetings, there will be NO TV etc.

It is looking like Road Racing is about to go backwards by five or ten years.

Ask someone who was there back then, like Trevor Heaphy or Paul Pavletich.

Why you are at it, you might like to asked them WHY this has Happened

Jeebus...................I'm 36 now, don't think I can wait 10 years, zimmer frame class anyone

[slowpoke]

Cheers bro, will hopefully get to a meeting to harass ya during winter.

Cmon mate, lets do it...............I'll buy the new tyres and you can buy them used off me

That sounds like a fuggin' good plan actually, if we're quick they won't even have a chance to cool down.

Jeebus...................I'm 36 now, don't think I can wait 10 years, zimmer frame class anyone

36? I'm closer to 46 than I am 36, ya cheeky coont! Put your helmet on the same way you wear your cap and lets see how fast you are then young fullah......

[Billy]

It is great to see another rider looking at doing the Nationals,

But before you commit to anything, check there is a Nationals to attend.

With Paul Stewart and the rest of the NZSBK team pulling out, there will probably be no Series as such. Without Paul, the Sponsors will go. So although the Clubs will probably run the meetings, there will be NO TV etc.

It is looking like Road Racing is about to go backwards by five or ten years.

Ask someone who was there back then, like Trevor Heaphy or Paul Pavletich.

Why you are at it, you might like to asked them WHY this has Happened

Yip,I heard the same thing,However thats not necessarily a bad thing for anyone who wants to do the series for the first time as it could cut costs if the clubs only run their meetings as glorified club days maybe the trackhire would be cheaper leading to lower entry fees and if you could get a couple of days racing at each track on the cheap before returning the following year for a serious crack at a title then youd be so much better prepared

[tas152]

36? I'm closer to 46 than I am 36, ya cheeky coont! Put your helmet on the same way you wear your cap and lets see how fast you are then young fullah......

36 Pffft, 46 Pffft. I'm 54 and did all the National rounds this year for the first time, so whats your hurry Sure I was only on a Pro-Twin but WTF

IF you really want to do it then DO IT. It was brilliant and a massive learning experience.

I'll be living in ChCh by the time the Nationals come around next year so I may possibly be able to help with accommodation etc... No promises but I'm happy to help any keen racer where I can.

I'll be at VMCC Round 1 in Taupo if you want to have a chat. Look for #71.

[Danger Dave]

i'll be doing nationals for the first time this year as well and would be happy to help splitting costs.

[Tony.OK]

Yip,I heard the same thing,However thats not necessarily a bad thing for anyone who wants to do the series for the first time as it could cut costs if the clubs only run their meetings as glorified club days maybe the trackhire would be cheaper leading to lower entry fees and if you could get a couple of days racing at each track on the cheap before returning the following year for a serious crack at a title then youd be so much better prepared

Crack at the title next year?.................thats the plan for Prod SBK THIS YEAR!!! gotta go for it aye

36 Pffft, 46 Pffft. I'm 54 and did all the National rounds this year for the first time, so whats your hurry Sure I was only on a Pro-Twin but WTF

IF you really want to do it then DO IT. It was brilliant and a massive learning experience.

I'll be living in ChCh by the time the Nationals come around next year so I may possibly be able to help with accommodation etc... No promises but I'm happy to help any keen racer where I can.

I'll be at VMCC Round 1 in Taupo if you want to have a chat. Look for #71.

Cheers mate..................Doing it has been all I can think about lately, buggar the debt, life's too short for regrets.
I like my eggs runny for brekkie by the way

[tas152]

Cheers mate..................Doing it has been all I can think about lately, buggar the debt, life's too short for regrets.

Ah... I see you've got the sickness ... and there's only one cure ... you know it

...I like my eggs runny for brekkie by the way

Poached or Fried?

[Marknz]

and I thought I was a late starter at 42?!

[k14]

Even though its 3 weekends of racing you usually can get away with 2 weeks and 5 or 4 days down here. Save on accomodation and time off work. If you are doing it yourself you are probably up against it. Not sure how much it will cost you but I budget $7-8k to do the whole nationals on my 125, but I have no idea how much extra it would cost to do it on a thou.

There are only pit sheds at Ruapuna, yeah people share them, they aren't very expensive, iirc $50 a day. So $75 for two people for a weekend, wouldn't want to fit much more than 2 bikes in one. The other tracks you're outside, they have a good setup though so long as you have an ezup or something such.

[Shaun]

It is great to see another rider looking at doing the Nationals,

But before you commit to anything, check there is a Nationals to attend.

With Paul Stewart and the rest of the NZSBK team pulling out, there will probably be no Series as such. Without Paul, the Sponsors will go. So although the Clubs will probably run the meetings, there will be NO TV etc.

It is looking like Road Racing is about to go backwards by five or ten years.

Ask someone who was there back then, like Trevor Heaphy or Paul Pavletich.

Why you are at it, you might like to asked them WHY this has Happened

How about "WE ALL WITH THINGS TO SAY" Keep our Political opinions in there own posting sctions eh, this guy does need us to remind him of how bad things have become, what he and others really need is for us OLD buggers to help sought the poo out and help more of them on the track

To Quote a turd on here

Piece out

[Shaun]

Ok I'm really wanting to have a crack at these Nats, if only just once.
I'm liking the look of the proposed new Prod SBK class as it seems to be a great entry level for an expensive class.
Am not racing through winter to try and get enough dosh to upgrade to the new 1000rr as my susp and hopefully wheels will transfer straight over.

What I'd like to hear from you guys that have done it are a few/many of the costs involved.

Being a norf islander the travel and 3 1/2 weeks of being down south will cost how much? Practise days, race fee's etc.

At this stage I'd prob be going it alone so is that possible?

Do people group together to save on accomodation etc?

Tyres would be a big cost I know, am assuming I can get away with 1 rear per race day, and hopefully it'll be good enough for a test/track learning day as well.

Are people willing to share pit sheds during the Nats, or are they more team only focused during the series?

Am I wrong thinking to even do it on the cheap I'd be looking at around 20k for the whole Nationals? I'm prepared to dig a fairly large hole just to say I've had a go. Otherwise I'd always wonder if I could've done any good.

Hopefully I'll get somewhere with this elusive sponsorship thing along the way there

Can I ask for serious replies please.....................oh wait nearly forgot where I was.............KB

Get Choppa,s finace costing break down Tony! It will be accurate!

You know that
you have my support in what you are doing, so closer to the time, lets talk!

I know you are looked after well with your Conti Tyre deals, so that is a very good start.